Vrat Special Cucumber Raita
Servings: 2 people
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Crisp cucumber in a mildly flavored creamy curd. Cucumber Raita is a refreshing and cooling side dish perfect for your fasting (vrat) meals. Try out this quick and easy recipe, which is ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup curd
- 1/3 cup grated cucumber
- 1-2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp sendha namak (rock salt)
- 1/4 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tsp chopped green coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber with the peel. Keep aside.
- In the meantime, whisk the curd well in a large bowl.
- Season it with salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and roasted and crushed cumin seeds. Mix well.
- Add in the grated cucumber and green chillies. Mix.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with Kashmiri red chilli powder, roasted cumin seeds, and chopped green coriander leaves. The Navratri Vrat Special Cucumber Raita is ready to serve.
Notes
- You can also use unflavored yogurt for this recipe.
- This raita works great without fast too. Replace the sendha namak with regular salt.
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Mads’ Cookhouse.
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September 26, 2025 @ 1:13 pm
Cucumber raita is made almost 3–4 times a week at home. This version looks very similar to ours, though we never add green chilies, I might try adding them next time to see how it changes the flavor. It’s always great to see a familiar dish presented a little differently.
September 26, 2025 @ 7:14 pm
I love this recipe because it is so refreshing and cooling more so during vrats when one can suffer from acidity too.I just have one query- The cucumber has to be grated with the peel , do you recommend any special type ? I generally take away the peel and seeds when using cucumber unless it is the English cucumber.
September 28, 2025 @ 7:09 pm
You made me so nostalgic, Madhu ji. My mom used to make kheera raita almost every other day in summer. My dad also liked aloo raita, and that was made especially for him. Plain curd is better than any flavoured one for raita unless it’s a dinner party.
September 30, 2025 @ 7:39 pm
I didn’t know a vrat special variant existed for this dish. Thank you so much aunty!
October 1, 2025 @ 12:49 am
This is a staple on the days we fast. Cools the stomach and helps prevent acidity, from staying hungry for that long.
October 1, 2025 @ 12:47 pm
This is one of my favourite raitas! My mom used to make it like this, with grated cucumber. My family prefers it with finely-chopped cucumber pieces instead. So refreshing and tasty either way!
October 1, 2025 @ 3:36 pm
Cucumber and curd the best combo.. I will try this
October 1, 2025 @ 5:19 pm
I make almost a similar kind of raita during the times I don’t prepare any sabzi. Its so cooling for the stomach.
October 1, 2025 @ 9:03 pm
Simple recipe . Full of cool goodness.
October 1, 2025 @ 10:52 pm
Raita be it in any format and in any occasion…I just love it. Cucumber 🥒 raita my mom used to make in summers and we add a little bit sugar. It tastes yum 😋 and can be taken like a evening snack too.
October 1, 2025 @ 10:53 pm
Raita be it in any format and in any occasion…I just love it. Cucumber 🥒 raita my mom used to make in summers and we add a little bit sugar. It tastes yum 😋 and can be taken like a evening snack too. Loved ur version too
October 5, 2025 @ 12:10 am
I was looking for some good raita options and this recipe definitely ticks all the boxes will try it out. Thank you!
October 5, 2025 @ 6:54 pm
I love raita in every form. This recipe of yours looks so tempting! Yummmm!